Urban Canvas: Osaka Street Art Bike Tour
Description
Experience modern Osaka’s less visited underbelly with a cruise through the hip and gritty neighborhoods of Tenma, Juso and Nakazaki-cho. Explore Osaka’s growing Street Art scene where talented local and international artists express themselves on the city’s urban canvas. As well as the art, you can also expect extensive urban landscapes with a maze of train lines, rivers, bridges, graffiti, street art and gorgeous modern skylines. Among the frequent stops we make, you will also sample specialty coffee, old school Japanese standing bars and a slice of locally produced pizza!
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Pedal through an urban maze of train lines, rivers, bridges, graffiti, street art and gorgeous modern skylines. Enjoy a commentary from a local resident and learn about the underground life in Osaka.
Pedal through the backstreets of Tenma, pick up recommendations for food and drinks and stop for craft coffee in a hip local stand.
From the griity vibes of Juso and Tenma, we head into the hipster enclave of Nakazaki cho where we will find boutique shops and galleries as well as a local institution serving Pizza slices in a 100 year old building.
One of the centers of Street Art in Osaka, Juso is a hive of urbanity over the river from the main city. Almost never visited by tourists, our tour heads into the middle of this neighbourhood to uncover its treasures, grab a snack and an old school standing bar and absorb a truly unique atmosphere.
Take in Osaka's urban architecture examples as we head over the mighty Yodo river and into Juso, one of the centers of the Osakan Street Art scene.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness